Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
042A46
RGB
4, 42, 70
HSL
205, 89%, 15%
HSB
205, 94%, 27%
CMYK
94, 40, 0, 73
LAB
16, -4, -22
LCH
16, 22, 260
OKLCH
0.28, 0.07, 246
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
16, -9, -21
HWB
205, 2%, 73%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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